"Kira-kira" is Japanese for "glittering." That's how Katie Takeshima's sister, Lynn, makes everything seem. But when Lynn becomes desperately ill, and the whole family begins to fall apart, it is up to Katie to find a way to remind them all that there is always something shining in the future. "It's an unforgettable story, filled with memorable characters who find hope at the end of a very long road."—San Diego Union